Sakura Ocean | Townsville’s Hidden Japanese Gem 🍣

Stumbled upon this 5-star sanctuary where the sushi meets sunset views—and thank god I didn’t rock up in thongs (Aussie regret: realising you’re underdressed after sitting down). The Omakase-Level Experience (Without the Flight to Tokyo): 🍄 Truffle Wild Mushroom Rice (Limited Edition!) The Showstopper: Imagine buttery shimeji, enoki, and shiitake dancing with black truffle oil atop pearl-like grains. So fragrant, we paused conversation to inhale. 🤤 10/10 would cancel plans for this.🍵✨ 🐟 Sashimi Platter The Reality: Fresh? Yes. Artful? Sure. But let’s be real—it’s standard Aussie-grade salmon/tuna. Save your $$ for the hot dishes.🍵✨ 🔥 Grilled Miso Black Cod The Silent Star: Glazed to caramelized perfection, flaking apart like a seafood love letter. Almost outshone the truffle rice… almost. 🍤 Tempura Moriawase The Crispy Truth: Light, lacy batter hugging prawns + seasonal veggies. Dip it in the tentsuyu (bonus points for grated daikon). Why This Place Shines: ✨ View Tax Justified: Sit outside for ocean breezes or inside for golden-hour silhouettes over Cleveland Bay. Sunset = free dinner theatre. ✨ Ambience > Typical ‘Stville: Low-lit, bamboo accents, servers who actually know what shichimi togarashi is. ✨ Portion Warning: Share plates add up fast—we rolled out stuffed (RIP $257 AUD, but no regrets).🍵✨ Pro Tips: 💰 Budget Alert: This is Townsville’s “impress a date” spot, not your everyday sushi train.🍵✨ 🌅 Golden Hour Hack: Book 6 PM inside for sunset without the glare. 🚫 Skip If: You’re after cheap udon—this is special-occasion sushi.🍵✨ 📍 Sakura Ocean Japanese Dining ⏰ Dinner only | Reservations essential (even on weekdays!).🍵✨ #Australia #Townsville#TownsvilleDateNight #TruffleRiceTherapy